Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/649,307

SHORT-RANGE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM

Final Rejection

Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Priority

Nov 01, 2021 — continuation of PCTCN2021127891

Examiner

AHMED, SYED MUZAKKIR

Art Unit

2466

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +17.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 50 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AHMED, SYED MUZAKKIR View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

42 granted / 50 resolved

+26.0% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

85.2%

+45.2% vs TC avg

§102

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 50 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 29, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 10, 2026

Response Filed

Jul 15, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.3%)

3y 1m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 50 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.